Edinburgh: 20-Mile Cycling Loop Tour
ID: GYG306973-538228
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Explore the canal cycle paths, stop at Dean Village, enjoy a refreshment in the Port of Leith, and cycle all the way from Portobello to Holyrood Park traffic free. Throughout this experience, complete a full circle of 20 miles around Edinburgh city.
Your meeting for this experience will be at the Bridgend Farmhouse, 10 minutes by car from The Royal Mile. From there, you'll start your ride out towards the Union Canal.
You soon drop down to the Water of Leith and onto Dean Village. From there, continue your route to the Port of Leith for refreshments. Portobello Beach is a long promenade with an uninterrupted cycle path.
Later, you complete your circle by going through the Innocent Tunnel and back to the Meadows. This is a 20-mile round-trip, throughout which you are invited to take it slow to ensure you have enough time to take photos and observe your surroundings.
Highlights
- Cycle on the Victorian canal network of the Union Canal, which links Edinburgh to Glasgow
- Explore the famous and beautiful Dean Village
- Enjoy a refreshment in the Port of Leith
- Stand in awe within Holyrood Park, where the extinct volcano Arthur's Seat sits
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour will be between 4 and 4.5 hours
• Edinburgh is built on 7 hills, so there are some short inclines throughout the tour, but nothing too taxing
• All bikes have gears and you will go through how to use them to your advantage before you set off
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early so you can be fitted for a bicycle.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.